REF: HAL/AD/KORWA/IND/EOI/2020/08 DATE: 12th Sep’2020

Due Date: 29th Oct’2020 Time 17:00 Hrs (IST)

Expression of Interest (EoI)

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) FOR
INDIGENISATION OF ICINGSIGNALLING SENSOR FOR SU-30MKI AIRCRAFT

1. Introduction :

1.1. Avionics division, Korwa, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, a navratna DPSU

is involved in Production, Overhaul, Repair and Design & development of
Avionics system for various aircrafts for military application.

1.2. The IcingSignalling Sensor is aLRUof Air Intake Valve systemof SU-30
MKIaircraft.The Indigenisation of Icing Sensor is required for technology up
gradation &to obviate obsolescence. The Indigenization will ensure better
maintainabilityin addition to self-reliance and Import substitution.

2. Objective :

2.1 The objective of this Expression of Interest (EoI) is to seek responses from
eligible Indian industries and to shortlist potential industry partnersto
participate in Indigenisation and Manufacture oflatest technology Icing
Sensorfor Su-30MKI aircraft.

3. Scope of Work :

3.1. Project entails indigenous design, development and manufacture of LRU Icing
Sensor for Su-30MKI aircraft.

3.2. Basic technical requirements of the system is detailed in Annexure – A.

3.3. The Initial estimated volume of the Icing Sensoris around 35 nos. However the
LRU may be required for entire fleet of SU-30MKI subjected to the customer
order. The fleet size is 272+ and quantity of LRUper aircraft is one (01).

3.4. Once the product is successfully developed and production clearance / type
approval is received from CEMILAC, the system will be procured on
proprietary basis. It is to be noted that development should be on No Cost
basis.

3.5. Time line for design, development and certification of the system should not
be more than 18 months.

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 3.6. The unit must match in form, fit and function with dimensions and weight not
exceeding that of existing unit.

3.7. However, form & fit requirement may be waived, if new technology or alternate
design is offered by vendor which can result in low cost, low weight, low power
requirement, smaller size & high reliability as compared to the existing
unit/system.In this case the installation with parent system is to be ensured.

3.8. The vendor shall develop all necessary design documents required for
airworthiness certification including BoM, MDI and shall get approved by
airworthiness agency as applicable.

3.9. The vendor shall do necessary procurement along with CoC traceable to OEM
as per approved document.

3.10. The development procedure and Airworthiness Certification (Type Approval /

Production Clearance) of the Icing Sensor shall be as per DDPMAS – 2002.

3.11. All development activities shall be done by vendor in co-ordination with

RCMA, ORDAQA and HAL Indigenization / QC as defined in the DDPMAS-
2002 & AFQMS.

4. Vendor Evaluation Criteria :

4.1. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) / Vendor, with proven expertise in

design, development & manufacture of similar system of aircraft are requested
to participate in the Eol.

4.2. The vendor should be with full knowledge in the field of design, development
and supply of similar system. Vendor should have developed/supplied in last 5
years same/similar/advanced specification type items.

4.3. The vendor may respond individually or in partnership as per their area of
expertise. In case vendor wants to participate in collaboration with foreign
vendor, it shall be able to demonstrate its technical expertise in design &
development of similar systems. In addition, the manufacturing unit shall be
located in India.

4.4. Vendor should design and develop unit/ system based on Technical
Specifications provided by HAL, Avionics Division-Korwa.All tests as detailed
in Technical specification of the unit / system shall be carried out by vendor.

4.5. Vendor should commit for trouble free and obsolescence free maintenance as
well as supply of spare for next 15 years.

4.6. Details of similar projects (if any) completed by vendor including contact
addresses of the existing customers should be provided (necessary
documentary proof shall be provided).

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 4.7. Vendor should define quantitatively amount of import and indigenous content
for each unit/ system. Indigenous content should not be less than 40% by
value. Vendor has to provide a self-declaration in this regard. HAL team may
verify the documentary evidence to confirm the given indigenous contents
after scrutiny.

4.8. The prospective vendor should provide details of manufacturing facilities,

details of current capabilities (technical expertise) related to design,
manufacture, certification, maintenance and supply of the proposed system.

4.9. The prospective vendor should have AS9100 rev D accreditation.

4.10. Warranty of at least two years is required for the proposed system.

4.11. The vendor shall also be audited as per AFQMS guidelines and first off article
will be subjected to first article inspection as per AFQMS guidelines.

5. Instruction for Potential vendors

5.1. The Scope of Work for design & development Icing Sensoras per para 3 is
only tentative in nature and are subject to change. This may be considered
only as advance information for market exploration.

a) HAL will freeze the technical scope based on response to this Eol and as
deemed necessary at the time of issuing RFP (Request for Proposal) at
HAL’s discretion.

b) Compliance against each requirement of para 3 of this document (Scope

of Work)and para 4of this document (Vendor EvaluationCriteria)should be
provided in a matrix form by the vendor in the technical offer.

5.2. The potential vendor can propose suitable and proven solution to meet HAL’s
Eol requirements.

5.3. This document is not intended to form the basis of any decision to
purchase/finalize contract and it does not constitute an offer or invitation or
solicitation of an offer to purchase.

5.4. Future Process: Based on the evaluation of EoI proposals received, HAL will
finalize Technical Specification of the system/LRU and float Request for
Proposal (RFP) at HAL’s discretion.

5.5. Following documents are required to be submitted by respondents

a) Technical Offer
b) Budgetary proposal – RoM (Rough order of Magnitude) Cost of Design &
Development and Production Unit separately.
c) Documents in proof of evaluation criteria.

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 5.6. Guidelines for submitting responses;

a) The responses should be submitted strictly in hard copy.

b) All response should be submitted in a single file / folder. Supporting
documents / additional reference should be submitted in a separate
folder with proper reference mentioned against each parameter / sub
parameter in respective appendices.

5.7. Any supporting document/ evidence without any reference to specific

parameter of criteria will not form part of the assessment.

5.8. HAL may visit the vendor’s place for audit purpose during vendor evaluation
based on the EOI responses.

5.9. Selected Vendor has to get registered at HAL Korwa before the placement of
any order and will have to provide all the necessary documents as required. If
vendor is already registered in any other division of HAL for similar activity,
Vendor registration letter issued by the division will be required for registration
at HAL Korwa.

5.10. The information provided by HAL Korwa is the proprietary information & is to
be kept strictly confidential and should not be shared to other agencies,
vendors and outside world without written permission from competent
authority of HAL Korwa.

5.11. A company can submit only one response.

5.12. HAL at its discretion can extend this deadline for the submission of responses
to Eol and the same shall be notified in writing.

5.13. HAL is not responsible for delays/problems faced if any while submitting EOI
response.

5.14. HAL reserves rights to reject any or all the bids received from vendor (s)
without assigning any reason what so ever.

5.15. The EOI project proposal (Technical & Budgetary price proposal) document
duly completed and signed should be sent to:

Chief Manager (Indigenization)

Avionics Division-Korwa
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Amethi (U.P) - 227412, INDIA
Mobile: 9415877515
Fax: +91-5368-256142/148
email: neeraj@hal-india.co.in

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6. As an advance intimation an E-Mail may be sent to above E-mail Ids, however
Hard copy of EoI response is to be sent to above address with mention of EoI
reference on envelope on or before due date.

7. The due date for submission of EoI proposal is 29th Oct’2020 @ 17:00 Hrs IST.

Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
For Hindustan Aeronautics Limited,

(Neeraj Saxena)
Chief Manager (Indigenization)

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 Annexure-A

Basic Technical details of

IcingSignallingSensorfor SU-30MKI aircraft

1. Introduction :

Icing Signalling Sensor is meant for sensing the Ice on the Canopy &
Windshield and supplying the frequency signal to electronic converter as Icing
Indicator in order to enable the subsequent action for De-icing.

2. System Requirements:

2.1 Parameters of output signal: Resonance frequency (fresonance) should be equal to:
a) During normal climatic conditions (5950+35/-70) Hz.
b) During effective factors (5950+50/-70) Hz.
c) During effect of increased temperature at185°C, (5950+50/-90) Hz.

2.2 Sensor should fulfil the requirement of 20 hr. of continuous operation and also re-
switching after 1 hr.’s of interval.

2.3 Preparedness time of sensor for operation from the moment of supply of feeding
voltage should not be more than 2 sec.

2.7 Value of output signal of sensor during resonance frequency & input current
20mA should not be less than 150mV.

2.8 Value of output signal:At the Input of 20mA AC supply the Left & right branches
of amplitude-frequency characteristics should be steady i.e. amplitude of output
should steadily increase up to resonance point & decrease after resonance point in
the frequency range ((f resonance) ± 1000) Hz).

2.9 Value of zero signal: Zero signal at frequencies ((f resonance) + 500Hz) and input
current 20mA should be:
- During normal climatic conditions, maximum 50mV
- During effective factors not more than 70mV

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3.0 Physical Parameters:

3.1Dimension: Overall dimensions 129X98x75 (Fig. 1)

3.2 Weight should not more than 580g.

4.0 Electrical Parameters:

4.1 Electric insulation resistance in normal climatic conditions is not less than 20M
ohm.

4.2 Input Supply: Supply voltage 27V+/-3.0% from power supply source.

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5.0 Installation Parameter:

5.1 Connectivity:
Round connector having 10 pins (Part No. 2RMGD24B10SH5YE2B).

5.2 Pin Detail:

Sl. Pin No. Signal Detail

No.
1 1 Input of Amplifier
2 2 Input of Amplifier
3 3 Output of Amplifier
4 4 Heater of Bracket
5 5 Heater of Vibrator
6 6 Heater of Vibrator
7 7 Heater of Bracket
8 8 Output of Amplifier
9 9 Blank
10 10 Blank

6.0 Environmental Requirement:

The developed system need to undergo following test as per the profile
applicable for Su-30MKI aircraft.

Sl No Test Description

1 Stability to the effect of sinusoidal vibration

2 Stability to the effect of mechanical impacts

3 Stability to cyclic change in ambient temperature

4 Stability to the effect of increased humidity

5 Stability to the effect of reduced ambient temperature

6 Stability to the effect of increased ambient temperature

7 Stability to the effect of decreased atmospheric pressure

8 Strength during the effect of sinusoidal vibration

9 Strength during the effect of mechanical impacts of multiple action

The tests mentioned above are as per existing system. The test requirement
may change and final qualification test requirement shall be evaluated during
development process.

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